Botox

Botox is a treatment that involves injecting a cleaned protein into specific body areas. It helps muscles relax and makes wrinkles less noticeable.

Botox blocks nerve signals to muscles. This stops muscles from tightening, which leads to smoother skin with fewer wrinkles and lines.

People often use Botox to treat:

• Lines on the forehead
• Crow's feet (lines near the eyes)
• Frown lines between eyebrows

Botox has an impact on medical conditions like:

• Chronic migraines
• Excessive sweating
• Muscle spasms
• Overactive bladder

Botox can ease pain for people with chronic migraines and muscle spasms.

Bacteria produce botulinum toxin, which is purified to create Botox.

Botox is safe when a skilled professional applies it. Yet, as with any medical procedure, it comes with possible risks and side effects.

Before you get Botox make sure to:

• Skip alcohol for at least a day
• Stop blood thinners if your doctor says so
• Tell your provider about any health issues or allergies you have

When you're getting the treatment:

• Your provider will clean the area they're going to treat
• They'll inject a tiny bit of Botox into specific muscles
• The whole thing takes about 10-15 minutes

After you've had your treatment:

• Don't rub the treated spot
• Keep yourself upright for a couple of hours
• Skip hard workouts for the rest of the day

Botox works for 3-4 months. You might need more shots to keep the results.

Some things that might happen include:

• Bruises or swelling where the needle went in
• A headache
• Your eyelids might droop for a bit

You might notice changes in a couple of days, but it could take up to two weeks to see the full results.

Botox effects last 3-4 months.

Get in touch with your healthcare provider if you:

• Feel intense pain or swelling
• Have trouble breathing or swallowing
• Experience muscle weakness